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Barry Spikings is a Producer British born on 23 november 1939 at Boston (United-kingdom)
Barry Spikings est un producteur de cinéma britannique né le 23 novembre 1939 à Boston, en Angleterre dans le Lincolnshire. Il est notamment connu pour avoir reçu en tant que producteur l'Oscar du meilleur film pour Voyage au bout de l'enfer.
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Lone Survivor (2013)
, 2h1Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Action, Historical
Themes Seafaring films, Films about terrorism, Transport films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig
Roles Producer
Rating74%
In Afghanistan, Taliban leader Ahmad Shah is responsible for killing over twenty United States Marines, as well as villagers and refugees who were aiding American forces. In response to these killings, a United States Navy SEALs unit is ordered to execute a counter-insurgent mission to capture Shah. As part of the mission, a four-man SEAL reconnaissance and surveillance team is tasked with locating Shah. These four SEALs include team leader Michael P. "Murph" Murphy; snipers Marcus Luttrell and Matthew "Axe" Axelson; and communications specialist Danny Dietz.
Beyond Rangoon (1995)
, 1h40Directed by John Boorman
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Political films
Actors Patricia Arquette, Frances McDormand, Spalding Gray, Adelle "Bonnie" Lutz, Tiara Jacquelina, Victor Slezak
Roles Producer
Rating64%
Andy Bowman persuades her sister Laura to go on a trip to Burma after Laura’s husband and son are killed in a home invasion and Laura had gone into a deep depression. One night, unable to sleep because of nightmares, Laura leaves her hotel in Rangoon and gets caught up in an anti-government protest. She is very impressed by the bravery of Aung San Suu Kyi. When her tour group leaves the country, Laura cannot leave with them as her passport was stolen the previous night. While staying behind waiting for her new passport, she meets U Aung Ko, who acts as an unofficial tour guide and drives an ancient Chevy. He takes Laura out into the countryside to a Buddhist monastery. The car develops problems, but fortunately they are able to coast to the house of some of Ko’s friends and former students. Laura learns that Ko used to be a college professor, who was banned from teaching for supporting anti-government activity led by his former student Min Han. She has a breakdown and tells Ko what happened to her family. The next morning they learn that the 8888 uprising began the previous day. Ko takes Laura to a station to get train back to Rangoon. She sneaks on board, but the soldiers start beating Ko and when Min Han intervenes, Han is shot and killed. Laura gets Ko into the car and they leave, pursued by the soldiers, but Ko is shot and wounded. They end up crashing into the Irrawaddy river, but get away from the soldiers. They get on a raft taking bamboo to Rangoon. Laura, who is a doctor operates on Ko to remove the bullet. The next day the raft stops at a village. Laura goes to find drugs to treat Ko. She reluctantly accepts a pistol from one of the crew. At a clinic Laura finds the drugs she needs, but has to shoot a soldier to keep from being raped. When they arrive in Rangoon, the city is in the throes of a full-scale revolt. When Laura attempts to get into the US embassy the military tries to arrest her for helping Ko. The student demonstrators rescue her and Ko. After they witness soldiers killing civilians they get put on a truck heading for the border. Near the border the group has to abandon their truck and make run through the jungle. They meet up with a group of Karen rebels. Laura has a dream where her son Danny tells her she has to let him go. Ko urges Laura to do so, telling her, "All things pass, Laura. They are shadows as we are shadows. Briefly walking the earth, and soon gone.". The next day, Laura and her group of refugees make a harrowing river crossing into Thailand under mortar fire and reach a refugee camp. Having found a new purpose in life Laura begins helping at the camp’s hospital.
The Favor (1994)
, 1h37Directed by Donald Petrie
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Harley Jane Kozak, Elizabeth McGovern, Bill Pullman, Ginger Orsi, Brad Pitt, Leigh Ann Orsi
Roles Executive Producer
Rating52%
Kathy has seemingly been happily married to Peter, but their relationship has grown routine. She cannot help but wonder what would happen if she ever got together with her high school sweetheart, Tom, who she had never slept with. Being married prevents her from acting on that, so she asks her friend, Emily, to look Tom up when she goes to Denver, and to sleep with him, then tell Kathy what it was like. Emily does this, but when she tells Kathy that Tom is awesome and they had sex all night, their friendship suffers, as does Kathy's marriage. Things become even more complicated when Emily learns she is pregnant, and is uncertain if Tom or her boyfriend, Elliot is the father.
There Goes My Baby (1994)
, 1h39Directed by Floyd Mutrux
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Political films
Actors Dermot Mulroney, Rick Schroder, Noah Wyle, Kelli Williams, Lucy Deakins, Mark Ruffalo
Roles Executive Producer
Rating62%
In 1961 the freshman class of Westwood High School in Los Angeles is profiled in Look magazine. In the article they are called the future of the country. Now it's four years later, and that class is experiencing their last day of school. That night, they all meet at the local teenage hangout, "Pop's Paradise Café". Pops is scheduled for demolition in two days, to be make way for a mall. Over the course of the night, we learn of the hopes, dreams and fears of a close-knit group of friends. Throughout the film, the soundtrack is provided by The Beard, a DJ at the local AM radio station.
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
, 1h30Directed by Stephen Herek, Peter Hewitt
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Musical, Comic science fiction
Themes Films about religion, Time travel films, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Demons in film, Films about extraterrestrial life, Ghost films, Buddy films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, William Sadler, Joss Ackland, George Carlin, Pam Grier
Roles Executive Producer
Rating63%
The film opens in the utopian future that results from the music of Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves). Chuck De Nomolos (Joss Ackland), who detests this society, steals one of the time-traveling phone booths and sends two robots modeled after Bill and Ted to the late 20th century, with the intent to prevent Bill and Ted from winning the San Dimas Battle of the Bands. Rufus (George Carlin) attempts to stop De Nomolos but becomes lost in the circuits of time.
The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)
, 1h31Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Actors Ken Wahl, Matt Frewer, Harley Jane Kozak, Robert Davi, Lee Ving, Branscombe Richmond
Roles Executive Producer
Rating51%
One night in Beverly Hills, California, a truck carrying hazardous materials crashes, releasing a deadly chemical. The citizens of Beverly Hills are sent to quarantine in a hotel in Century City, while the police and the EPA agents stay behind to keep an eye on the valuables and clean up the town.
Texasville (1990)
, 2h3Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Randy Quaid, Annie Potts
Roles Producer
Rating59%
In 1984, 33 years after the events depicted in The Last Picture Show, 50-year-old Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges) is a wealthy tycoon of a near bankrupt oil company. His relationship with his family isn't prospering either. His wife, Karla (Annie Potts), believes that Duane is cheating on her and his son, Dickie (William McNamara), seems to be following in his father's libidinous footsteps.
Convoy (1978)
, 1h50Directed by Sam Peckinpah
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Action, Adventure
Themes Transport films, Films about the labor movement, Films about automobiles, Trucker films, Musical films, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, Seymour Cassel, Madge Sinclair
Roles Executive Producer
Rating63%
In the Arizona desert, truck driver Martin "Rubber Duck" Penwald is passed by a woman in a Jaguar E-Type, which leads to an encounter with a sheriff's deputy. Proceeding on his way, Rubber Duck runs into fellow truck drivers Pig Pen/Love Machine and Spider Mike, when another "trucker" informs them over the C.B. that they are okay to increase their speed. The "trucker" turns out to be cold county Sheriff "Dirty Lyle" Wallace, a long-time nemesis of the Duck, who extorts them for $70 each.
The Deer Hunter (1978)
, 3h2Directed by Michael Cimino
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Themes Politique, Prison films, Political films, Évasion, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage, John Cazale, Meryl Streep, George Dzundza
Roles Producer
Rating80%
In Clairton, a small working-class town in western Pennsylvania, in late 1967, Russian American steel workers Michael "Mike" Vronsky (Robert De Niro), Steven Pushkov (John Savage), and Nikanor "Nick" Chebotarevich (Christopher Walken), with the support of their friends and coworkers Stan (John Cazale) and Peter "Axel" Axelrod (Chuck Aspegren) and local bar owner and friend John Welsh (George Dzundza), prepare for two rites of passage: marriage and military service.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
, 1h59Directed by Nicolas Roeg
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Science fiction
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Films based on science fiction novels, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Claudia Jennings
Roles Producer
Rating65%
Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who comes to Earth from a distant planet on a mission to take water back to his home planet, which is experiencing a catastrophic drought.
Conduct Unbecoming (1975)
, 1h47Directed by Michael Anderson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Michael York, Richard Attenborough, Trevor Howard, Stacy Keach, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York
Roles Producer
Rating64%
Two young British officers arrive to join a prestigious regiment serving in India. One, Lieutenant Drake (York), from a middle-class background, is extremely eager to make the right impression while the other, Lieutenant Millington (James Faulkner), the son of a General, is not taken with the idea of the army, and keen to get out as soon as he possibly can. Almost as soon as they arrive, Millington gets off on the wrong foot with his comrades, causing them to dislike him.
Conduct Unbecoming (1975)
, 1h47Directed by Michael Anderson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Michael York, Richard Attenborough, Trevor Howard, Stacy Keach, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York
Roles Producer
Rating64%
Vers 1880, deux jeunes officiers britanniques rejoignent leur régiment en Inde. L'un d'eux, le lieutenant Drake, originaire de la classe moyenne, est pressé de se couler dans le moule, tandis que l'autre, le lieutenant Millington, fils d'un général, voudrait partir dès que possible. Les deux nouveaux apprennent les traditions du régiment, même les plus curieuses.